The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
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PPE should be used as a last resort. Wherever there are risks to health and safety that cannot be adequately controlled in other ways, the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 require PPE to be supplied.
The Regulations also require that PPE is:
■ properly assessed before use to make sure it is fit for purpose;
■ maintained and stored properly;
■ provided with instructions on how to use it safely;
■ used correctly by employees.
| Category | Industries | Standards | Link |
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| Health & Safety | Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics, Waste | ISO 45001 | View Legislation |
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